Drafting Enforceable Sales Commission Plans Under New York and California Law
Employers often encounter problems in drafting enforceable compensation plans for their commissioned sales employees. Contract provisions that might make business sense can run afoul of state wage and hour laws – and to further complicate matters for employers, these laws vary considerably state to state. This Commentary compares New York and California law governing commission plans to illustrate how legal requirements do vary and highlights common, recurring problems encountered in drafting co